5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
3,545 of the 5,560 Japanese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
797 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Good for beginners and IT workers👍 A certified tutor with 2 years' teaching experience.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Practical Japanese for Work & Life 🇯🇵 | JLPT • Interviews | English C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese teacher's licence
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
【🚫暂停新生/New students paused】 中文OK｜中級～上級専門
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Language Expert | Personalized Lessons | Talk a Lot & Master Practical Japanese | Top 5% Tutor
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Jap-Eng bilingual⭐️Test Pro
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Structured Japanese Lessons | Speak with Confidence from Day 1
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Keio University MA Graduate | Business Experience | Learn Japanese Customs and Culture | Master Natural Conversations
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Adults|Business
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
データサイエンス×日本語：論理的思考を深める、アカデミック・ビジネスにおける日本語力向上をサポートします。
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【Preply Certified Tutor🏅】Beginners Welcome 🔰 Lessons Tailored to You | From daily conversation to travel and business Japanese🌸
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Group teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
italkiなどを通じて、外国籍の方の日本転職を100名以上サポートしてきました。 日本就職には、プロが知っている情報が重要です。 あなたの活動スタイルに合わせたレッスンを一緒にしていきましょう😊
Teaches A2–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginners to JLPT N3 and Business
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語基礎、日本語会話 専門
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師資格🏅4000時間授業経験⬆️会話力🗣️文法マスター💎読み書き📝ビジネス英語👩🏼💼英語・中国語🙆🏻♀️オンラインで多数のビジネスマン&小中高校生に教えた経験有🔵
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese for Beginners | Conversational Japanese | JLPT N5–N2 | Business Japanese | Japanese for Travel & Work
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
advanced Japanese conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional in business Japanese and everyday conversation! **ビジネス日本語と日常会話のプロ**です！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Former Japanese Company Manager (18+ yrs) | Involved in corporate planning, investment decisions, and executive-level discussions. | Practical Japanese skills…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💎2000⁺ lessons | all levels💎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Beginners Welcome! Build Your Confidence with Fun & Patient Lessons ✨
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Friendly support in English and Spanish 🙆♀️ Learn Japanese for travel, everyday conversations, work, and more! ✈️ Let’s have fun speaking and build your confi…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English/Chinese OK!
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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How we collect this data
We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.
Updated September 29, 2026
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